Library Search: Research Support: Home

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Home
Introduction to staff and postgraduate support in the Library and how to find books and eBooks.

Research Support Resources
Journals, databases and other research tools available in the Library.

Accessing Material in Other Collections
Expanding your search beyond the Library holdings.

Zotero Referencing Software
Advanced uses of the Zotero software for research and reference management.

Selected eBooks on Research

Artist Scholar : Reflections on Writing and Research

Practice As Research : Approaches to Creative Arts Enquiry

Design As Research : Positions, Arguments, Perspectives

Research in the Creative and Media Arts : Challenging Practice

Doing Research in Design

Research in Art and Design Education : Issues and Exemplars

Dismantling Race in Higher Education: Racism, whiteness and decolonising the academy

Practice-led Research, Research-led Practice in the Creative Arts

Writing Research Critically: Developing the power to make a difference

Some books are only available as eBooks, so always search the Library Search Plus in addition to checking the shelves. eBooks often offer multi-user access, let you search through the whole book for keywords, copy key quotes, and highlight or add notes as you read.

eBooks are also available through databases, which you can search separately:

Ebook Central This link opens in a new window
eBook database covering a wide range of subjects including art and design, cultural studies, drama, history, music, philosophy, psychology and technology.
eBook Education Collection This link opens in a new window
eBook collection focused on education, including education theory and practice for undergraduates to more complex works for teachers and professionals working in higher education classrooms.

The Library is often buying books relating to higher education, pedagogy, ethics, research methodologies and research in the arts and creative disciplines. Click here to browse the newest additions to this section.

To find a book in the library, first search the Library Catalogue. This will give you an idea about the range of books on a topic, as well as information about where you can find a book on the shelf.

To request new books for purchase, complete the Staff Purchase Suggestion Form.

Your Subject Librarian

Each course has a designated Subject Librarian who provides support for your department and courses in the Library. They can support you in your research practice, offer advice on more advanced means of searching, advise on copyright for research, and purchase books and resources for the Library.

Find your Subject Librarian here

Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education This link opens in a new window

The Library subscribe to the Times Higher Education (THE), the weekly magazine for global higher education news, opinions and features, and the publisher of the Times Higher Education World University Ranking.

Create an account on the THE site (on campus) to access subscriber only content. For help with creating an account see the helpsheet here:

Times Higher Education Access